Haddam Volunteer Fire Company participated in a water moving drill Aug. 10, 2015 at multiple locations along Saybrook Road. Using the hydrant system at Jail Hill Road, Engine 1-13 filled water into Tanker 2-13 which then transported the water into an underground storage tank (standpipe) at Haddam Transfer Station. There, Engine 6-13 drafted the water and pumped it to a portable drop tank. Firefighters then drafted water using 7-13, which partially refilled 2-13 and returned to the location on Jail Hill to complete the circuit. Firefighters rotated stations so newer members could learn from the senior members and practice drafting water from a fire hydrant. “Although we only have a couple hydrants in the Haddam area, it’s still very important that we know how to draft water from them,” said Captain Peter Brown. “If we’re called to provide mutual aid to other neighboring towns, we need to be sure we know how to use them properly.” (Photo by Olivia Drake)
Haddam Volunteer Fire Company participated in a water moving drill Aug. 10, 2015 at multiple locations along Saybrook Road. Using the hydrant system at Jail Hill Road, Engine 1-13 filled water into Tanker 2-13 which then transported the water into an underground storage tank (standpipe) at Haddam Transfer Station. There, Engine 6-13 drafted the water and pumped it to a portable drop tank. Firefighters then drafted water using 7-13, which partially refilled 2-13 and returned to the location on Jail Hill to complete the circuit. Firefighters rotated stations so newer members could learn from the senior members and practice drafting water from a fire hydrant. (Photo by Olivia Drake)
Members of Haddam Volunteer Fire Company participated in a waterball competition Aug. 24, 2015 at Haddam Meadows State Park. In waterball, firefighters use a charged hose line to move a elevated ball across a rope or wire. The team who moves the ball closest to their opponent’s goal or target wins. “The game teaches us how to communicate and use nozzles and hose lines to increase firefighting proficiency while having a little fun,” said HVFCo. Capt. Richard Zanelli. (Photo by Olivia Drake)
